WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Amtrak President Roger Harris Letter to Governor Hochul on an Update to the East River Tunnel Rehab Project Dear Governor Hochul, I wanted to provide you with an update on the East River Tunnel Rehabilitation (ERT) project since my last letter the morning of Friday, May 2. Last Friday afternoon, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) via Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) informed Amtrak th  more

NEW YORK, May 7 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on May 6, 2025, entitled "Changing Compensation Costs in the Boston Metropolitan Area - March 2025": * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 3.6 percent in the Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH-CT Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ended March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional   more

NEW YORK, May 7 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on May 6, 2025, entitled "Changing Compensation Costs in the New York Metropolitan Area - March 2025": * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 3.0 percent in the New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ended March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commission  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal, Murphy, & Colleagues Demand DOJ Reverse Cancellation of Hundreds of Public Safety Grants [HARTFORD, CT] - Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) joined 27 Democratic senators in sending a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) urging Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Assistant Attorney General Maureen Henneberg to reverse the abrupt cancellat  more

ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * By the Numbers: Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on the Devastating Impact of Federal Cuts on AmeriCorps Programs Throughout New York Governor Kathy Hochul today shared a breakdown of how the Trump administration's cuts to the AmeriCorps programs will end several critical services that New Yorkers rely on, including disaster preparedness resources, educational support for students, and enviro  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Chairman Comer Announces Sanctuary Governors Will Testify on June 12 WASHINGTON--House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today announced that the governors of Illinois, Minnesota, and New York will testify on June 12, 2025, at a hearing on their states' sanctuary policies that shield   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Committee Reports out Bill to Protect Veterans' Second Amendment Rights Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), Subcommittee on Disability Assistance & Memorial Affairs Chairman Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas), and Rep. Eli Crane (R-Ariz.), released the following statements after the Committee reported out H  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12982) on May 5, 2025, by Ben Wilhelm, government organization and management analyst: * * * Congress and the Regulation of Professional Boxing in the U.S. Congress and the federal government have historically played a relatively small role in sports in the United States. With a few notable exceptions - such as Olympic participation, support for female athletes, and youth fitness - the gov  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Introduces the No Subsidies for Gender Transition Procedures Act Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24), U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), and Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-2) introduced the No Subsidies for Gender Transition Procedures Act to prohibit taxpayer funding for gender transition procedures covered by Medicaid, Medicare, the Children's Health  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for May 6, 2025 ARMY AECOM Technical Services Inc., Arlington, Virginia (W912DY-25-D-0065); Baker-Stanley-Cardno JV, Moon Township, Pennsylvania (W912DY-25-D-0066); Black & Veatch Special Projects Corp., Overland Park, Kansas (W912DY-25-D-0067); HDR Engineering Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan (W912DY-25-D-0068); Jacobs Government Services Co., Arlington, Virginia (W912DY-25-D-0069); Tetra Tech/Mason & H  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Falmouth, Cumberland Students to Attend US Service Academies, Pingree Announces Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) announced that the two Maine students she nominated to attend U.S. Service Academies have both been accepted. Falmouth High School senior Samuel Yoon will attend the Air Force Academy in Colorado and Greely High School senior Riley Record will attend the United States Military  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has accepted the application for the new major license for the Moose River Hydroelectric Project filed by EONY Generation Limited (EONY). The project, located on the Moose River in Lewis County, New York, aims to continue operating in a run-of-river mode and maintain the same impoundment elevations as under the current license. The project includes a 454.6-foot-long dam, which creates an impoundment with a surface are  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillen Joins Bipartisan Working Group with Law Enforcement Leaders WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Ahead of National Police Week, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04), a member of the Law Enforcement Caucus, joined Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) and a bipartisan group of lawmakers for the Bipartisan Working Group's meeting with representatives from the National Association of Police Organizations, the Federal   more

ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Completion of 53 Affordable and Supportive Homes in Rochester Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of 53 new homes throughout Rochester's Beechwood neighborhood as part of a $27 million scattered Site redevelopment along Federal Street that transformed obsolete Rochester Housing Authority properties into affordable, supportive homes for families and indi  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "HOUSE REPUBLICANS ARE DETERMINED TO JAM A RECKLESS AND EXTREME BUDGET DOWN THE THROATS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" Washington, D.C. - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Whip Clark, Ranking Member Boyle, Ranking Member Pallone and Ranking Member Craig after House Democrats filed a discharge petition on the Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act to protect th  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Reintroduces Bill to Improve Access to Quality, Affordable Maternity Care Lujan's Legislation Would Combat Infant and Maternal Mortality Across United States Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) announced the reintroduction of the Birth Access Benefiting Improved Essential Facility Services (BABIES) Act, legislation that increases access to quality, affordable mater  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Co-Leads Legislation to Ban Non-Essential Helicopters in NYC (WASHINGTON, DC) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis along with Congressmen Rob Menendez (D-NJ) and Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), introduced H.R. 3196, the Improving Helicopter Safety Act, bipartisan legislation that would ban all non-essential helicopter flights within 20 miles of the Statue of Liberty. The bill is cosponsored by   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Leads Push Back on Social Security Staffing and Service Cuts (WASHINGTON, DC) \- Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis along with 14 of her Republican colleagues sent a letter to newly confirmed Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, Frank Bisignano, detailing concerns regarding potential changes to services provided at local SSA offices, the SSA website, and the SSA 1-800 nu  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * Maritime Program Previews Talent Pipeline Program, Future of Maritime Careers WASHINGTON -- Across shipyards and classrooms, welding booths and engineering labs, a new wave of talent prepares to step into critical roles shaping America's defense future. In May and June, the U.S. Navy's Talent Pipeline Program (TPP) will recognize the individuals, employers, and training partners driving this workforce initia  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * MEDIA ADVISORY: Sanders to Hold Expert Roundtable on Corrupt Crypto Bill WASHINGTON, May 6 - As the Senate considers legislation that would enrich Trump and his billionaire backers and endanger our financial system, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today announced that he will host a conversation with cryptocurrency experts on Wednesday regarding the GENIUS Act. The discussion will be livestreamed on the   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks, NY Delegation Draft Letter to VA Secretary Collins to Oppose Proposed Staffing Cuts and Budget Changes WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) joined 14 of his Democratic colleagues in the New York Congressional delegation in sending a letter to Secretary Doug Collins of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), to strongly oppose the proposed staffing cuts and budget cha  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * MENG, LAWLER, & FETTERMAN INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO RETURN STOLEN SNAP BENEFITS WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY) and Mike Lawler (R-NY), along with U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), introduced the Fairness for Victims of SNAP Skimming Act, a bipartisan bill to make sure that people don't go hungry if criminals and fraudsters steal their SNAP benefits. This legislation would allow sta  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Blumenthal, Colleagues Demand DOJ Reverse Cancellation Of Hundreds Of Public Safety Grants HARTFORD-- U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Tuesday joined 27 Democratic senators in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) urging Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Assistant Attorney General Maureen Henneberg to reverse the abrupt ca  more

ALBANY, New York, May 2 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (NYPSC) has approved an Order of Entry for Verizon New York Inc. to install cable television facilities at 448 East 78th Street, Manhattan. The decision, made on April 24, 2025, and issued on May 2, 2025, allows Verizon to proceed with its plans to provide cable service to the residential building. Verizon had filed a petition on October 21, 2024, seeking access to the property under Public Service Law (PSL) Sec.228(1)(a).   more

ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced an evidentiary hearing regarding the rates, charges, rules, and regulations of Corning Natural Gas Corporation. According to a notice issued by PSC Secretary Michelle L. Phillips on May 5, 2025, the hearing will take place on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. The hearing will be held at the Public Service Commission's offices in Albany, located at Three Empire State Plaza, in the 19th Floor Boardroom.  more

ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) has filed a petition with the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) seeking an amendment to a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need. The original certificate, issued in 1973, authorized the installation, operation, and maintenance of substation equipment and a 138 kilovolt (kV) transmission line. According to a notice issued by PSC Secretary Michelle L. Phillips on May 5, 2025, LIPA's petition, filed  more

ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) is seeking approval from the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to amend a previously issued Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need. The original certificate, granted in 2005, authorized the construction and operation of two underground transmission lines. According to a notice issued by PSC Secretary Michelle L. Phillips on May 5, 2025, LIPA filed a petition on April 16, 2025, requesting amendment  more

ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, doing business as National Grid, has proposed new electric and gas rate plans for the next three years, starting April 1, 2025. The proposals, outlined in a Joint Proposal filed with the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) on April 25, 2025, include revenue increases for the company's delivery services. The PSC has issued a notice soliciting public comment on these proposed rate changes. The Joint Proposal, agreed upon by N  more

ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a notice soliciting public comments regarding a proposed amendment to a previously approved energy infrastructure project in Tompkins and Cortland Counties. The project, initially granted a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need in January 2008, involves the construction and operation of approximately 30 miles of new or rebuilt 115 kilovolt (kV) electric transmission lines and a new 345/1  more

ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's cable television franchise with the Village of Greenwich, Washington County. The decision was made during a PSC session on April 24, 2025. According to the PSC's order, issued and effective on May 5, 2025, Spectrum Northeast, operating as Charter Communications, Inc., has been granted approval to continue providing cable service to the Village of Greenwich for an a  more

ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's cable television franchise with the Village of Waterford, Saratoga County. The decision was made at a PSC session on April 24, 2025. According to the PSC's order, issued and effective on May 5, 2025, Spectrum Northeast, doing business as Charter Communications, Inc., has been granted approval to continue providing cable service in the Village of Waterford. However,  more

ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's cable television franchise with the Town of Carlton, Orleans County. The decision was reached at a PSC session on April 24, 2025. According to the Commission's order, issued and effective on May 5, 2025, the approval allows Spectrum Northeast, doing business as Charter Communications, Inc., to maintain its cable service provision in Carlton for an additional 15 yea  more

ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's cable television franchise with the City of Albany, Albany County. The decision was made at a PSC session on April 24, 2025. According to the PSC's order, issued and effective on May 5, 2025, Spectrum Northeast, doing business as Charter Communications, Inc., has been granted approval to continue providing cable service in the City of Albany. The renewal is for a t  more

ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's cable television franchise with the Town of Cambridge, Washington County. The decision was made at a PSC session on April 24, 2025. According to the PSC's order, issued and effective on May 5, 2025, Spectrum Northeast, doing business as Charter Communications, Inc., has been granted approval to continue providing cable service in the Town of Cambridge for an additi  more

ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's cable television franchise with the City of Gloversville, Fulton County. The decision was made during the Commission's session on April 24, 2025. According to the order issued by the PSC on May 5, 2025, Spectrum Northeast, operating as Charter Communications, Inc., will continue to provide cable service in Gloversville for another 15 years. The City of Gloversvill  more

ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's cable television franchise with the Village of Endicott, Broome County. The decision was made at a PSC session on April 24, 2025. According to the PSC's order, issued and effective on May 5, 2025, Spectrum Northeast, doing business as Charter Communications, Inc., has been granted approval to continue providing cable service in the Village of Endicott. This renewal  more

ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's cable television franchise with the Town of Whitestown, Oneida County. The decision was made at a PSC session on April 24, 2025. According to the PSC's order, issued and effective on May 5, 2025, Spectrum Northeast, doing business as Charter Communications, Inc., has been granted approval to continue providing cable service in the Town of Whitestown. This renewal i  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * New England Village Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almonds and Sesame in "19th Hole Snack Mix" Summary Company Announcement Date: May 06, 2025 FDA Publish Date: May 06, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Undeclared almonds and sesame Company Name: New England Village Foods Brand Name: New England Villag  more

ALBANY, New York, May 2 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted Verizon New York Inc.'s petition for an Order of Entry to install cable television facilities at a residential building located at 554 3rd Avenue, Manhattan. The decision, issued on May 2, 2025, allows Verizon to proceed with its plans to provide cable service to tenants of the property. According to the PSC's order, Verizon had been seeking access to the property since October 21, 2024. Verizon stated tha  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division Newport hosts MIT's Dr. Steven Spear for problem-solving discussion NEWPORT, R.I. - Dr. Steven Spear, a renowned author and senior lecturer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's (MIT) Sloan School of Management, spoke to the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport workforce and toured the command on April 28. Spear's talk, presented as part of a monthlong focus on probl  more

ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's cable television franchise with the Town of Florida, Montgomery County. The decision was made during a Commission session on April 24, 2025. According to the order issued and effective on May 5, 2025, the franchise renewal will allow Spectrum Northeast, doing business as Charter Communications, Inc., to continue providing cable service to the Town of Florida for an  more

ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted approval for the renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's cable television franchise within the Town of Elbridge, Onondaga County. The decision was formalized during a PSC session held on April 24, 2025. According to the Commission's order, which was issued and became effective on May 5, 2025, this renewal allows Spectrum Northeast, operating as Charter Communications, Inc., to continue delivering cable servic  more

ALBANY, New York, May 7 -- The New York State Association of Counties issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * NYSAC Warns of Devastating Consequences from Proposed Federal Medicaid Cuts The New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) is sounding the alarm over proposed federal Medicaid cuts that could devastate New York's healthcare system, threaten health coverage for millions of residents, and strain county governments already operating under significant fiscal pressure.   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Ranking Members Larsen, Titus Statements from Hearing on Federal Rail Investment Washington, D.C. -- The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Railroads, P  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Demands DOT and Trump Administration Immediately Add Air Traffic Controllers at Newark to Address Delays Above: Gottheimer announces new action to address air traffic control shortage and severe delays at Newark Airport. WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, May 6, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) demanded that the Trump Administration immediately deploy more air traffic c  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. George Latimer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 5, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I have been a Member of this body for just over 120 days. It was clear in November that the American people voted for their family economics. They wanted to see lower costs. Mr. Speaker, I am perplexed that this House has yet to vote on any legislation   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 5, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I am going to talk about the State and local tax deduction in some detail, but first let me just say generally that what we are talking about is so important. We have so many of our friends on the other side of the aisle who are constantly talking about how   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-California, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on May 5, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise with my esteemed colleague from Illinois, Representative Darin LaHood, to honor the life and legacy of David "Dave" Gerlach, a dedicated educator, loving husband, father, and grandfather, on the occasion of his passing on March 26, 2025, at the age of 62. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1962, Dave   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following floor remarks on May 5, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I want to start today with some good news. I think it is fantastic that the Golden State Warriors played an incredible basketball game last night and brought them to victory over the Rockets out of Texas and are going to advance onto the next round of t  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER REVEALS: UNDER-THE-RADAR SECTION OF TRUMP'S BUDGET WOULD DECIMATE 5 NORTH COUNTRY AIRPORTS' ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE FEDERAL FUNDING, RISKING THEM LOSING CRITICAL FLIGHTS THAT DRIVE THE LOCAL... Last Week Trump Released Budget Proposal That Would Slash Funding For The Essential Air Service Program By A Whopping 50%, Which Is The Main Federal Funding That Brings Flig  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER WELCOMES CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY OFFICIALS TO WASHINGTON D.C. Schumer: In DC Or Dunkirk, I Will Always Listen To Local Leaders, Fight Hard For Local Priorities And Deliver For Chautauqua County U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer today personally welcomed Chautauqua County leaders to our nation's Capital. Schumer met with County Executive P.J. Wendel, Chairman   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks on May 6, 2025, by Paul S. Atkins, Chairman: * * * Remarks at the Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee Meeting Good morning. Today is the sixth-year anniversary of the first-ever meeting of the Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee.[1] Since that initial meeting, I have followed the discussions and recommendations by this Committee from outside the agency. Now it gives me grea  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 5, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Madame President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Madam President, on Newark Airport, for months and now especially this week, Americans flying in and out of Newark Airport have experienced increasing delays and disruptions. Airlines are canceling flights. There is a shortage of air traffic controllers. Th  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 5, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * So just a few moments ago, I joined with my Senate Democratic colleagues to stand with a group of small business owners who are living every day--every day--with the wreckage of Donald Trump's economic agenda. And let me tell you, these small business owners   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Stefanik Delivers U.S. Department of Education Investigation into Title IX Violations at Saratoga Springs City School District Washington, D.C. - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement after the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights opened a formal investigation into the Saratoga Springs City School District. "After m  more

NEW YORK, May 6 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Briefs Media on NYPD Officers Attacked in Times Square With NYPD Commissioner Tisch and Holds In-Person Media Availability May 6, 2025 Mayor Eric Adams: Good to see some of you, but another day in this great city we call New York. I'm joined by men and women of the New York City Police Department [who] are here to go over the Times Square incident. I asked the commissioner, we were spe  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury has issued a notice confirming it will conduct a mandatory survey to measure foreign residents' holdings of U.S. securities as of June 30, 2025. The survey, which includes both long-term and short-term debt securities along with equities and selected money market instruments, is authorized under the International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act and regulated by 31 CFR 129. The survey plays a critical role in maintaini  more

ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Distraction-Free Schools: Governor Hochul Announces New York to Become Largest State in the Nation with Statewide, Bell-to-Bell Restrictions on Smartphones in Schools Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York is becoming the largest state in the nation to require statewide, bell-to-bell restrictions on smartphones in K-12 schools. The Go  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Warren, Scott (FL) Lead Push for Independent Inspector General at the Federal Reserve Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) introduced bipartisan legislation to require a presidentia  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Warren, Shaheen Lead Senate Democrats in Pressing Trump Administration to Use U.S. and G7 Sanctions Leverage in Push to End Russia's War "President Trump posted a message imploring President Putin to 'STOP!' Nevertheless, Russia continued to attack Ukraine, launching another round of deadly strikes the n  more